REUTER'S- REPOST.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 November 1918, Page 2

REUTER'S- REPOST.

NEW ZEALANDERS CAPTURE [‘"I! suiter's 1 ' telegram.] LONDON, November o. Reuter’s -correspondent describes th c taking of Le Quesnov, which was done by the New Zealanders. The correspondent says: The town crowns « knoll about one hundred metres high. It is a fortress of the Vauben type, with immensely strong ramparts, surrounded by deep moats. Such was the obstacle that confronted the gallant infantry as they converged upon the place and it was evident- that a tough job lay (before them. Airmen reported the town was well garrisoned. As a storming attack, seemed out of the question, the New Zealanders deployed by way of Champs des Monseves. and along a railway, north-east of the town closing in at Potolle, and thus surI'ounded the fortress. Airmen joined in the attack, wheeling over the town and machine-gunning the defenders incessantly. Under cover of smokescreens the New Zealanders crept to a gateway which the Germans were keeping opeu as a line of retreat. Then followed a spell of confused desperate fighting, and an entrance was secured and the town then captured. The skill and valour with which the stronghold was carried are beyond praise.” TRIBUTE TO ARTILLERY. LONDON November 5. Reuter’s correspondent- at British Headquarters pays a great tribute w the artillery for the tireless devotion with which it was followed up by the infantry and the extraordinary eflScien. cy. Teams have galloped into action [ unlimbered and swung round and picked up ranges, often under shell fire and upon gassed ground in gloriously fine style . FRENCH OPERATIONS. LONDON November 3. ■Reuter’s correspondent at the French Headquarters states:—General Debeney’s army attacked this morning on the line of the Sambre-Oise canal. Th e French troops crossed the canal on a front eight miles wide, from Grand Verby northwards. They secured the eastern bank by midday, despite a des- , perate resistance. They have now ad- , vanced their lino of the north of Guise , which is now menaced. Fifteen hundred prisoners have (been taken up to the present, including some ] from the best German division, proving the enemy is desperately endeavouring ( to hold his ground. £